History of Roman Law

Overview

What you'll learn

• the evolution of the Roman civilisation from its humble origins to the magnificent Empire of the late antiquity
• main phases of the great Roman juridical science
• the changing role of principal actors within its various transformations
• a deep analysis of Roman codes and how to interpret their importance in current frameworks, valuable for an enriched juridical culture.

Syllabus 3

1. institutions of Rome, through Monarchy, Republic and Empire (lessons 1-4);
2. foundation and evolution of juridical science (lessons 5-8);
3. age of codes (lessons 9-12).

Skills you'll practise

Futures StudiesItalian LanguagePavingExternal LinksFrench LanguageLegal InterpretationGerman LanguageLegal Systems

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Taught by

• Francesca GalganoFull Professor of History of Roman Law & European Juridical Science